Saskatoon Island Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Wetland Ecology

      Students are introduced to basic wetland ecology through a series of hands-on activities. They will get to explore a wetland ecosystem and examine aquatic invertebrates first hand.

      Students will:

      • Identify the 5 types of wetlands
      • Understand wetland functions and why they are important ecosystems
      • Examine a wetland and identify varies characteristics
      • Explore the natural landscape to identify the flora and fauna in the environment
      • Dip for aquatic invertebrate and identify species
    Cecilia Neath Am Advocet 06
    Grade(s): 5
    Curriculum:
    • Science
    Themes:
    • Topic E-Wetland Ecosystems
    Type:
    • Field Study
    Duration: 2 Hours
    Location: Outside
    Max. Group Size: 30
    Fees: $75
    Availability: September-October & May-June
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025